Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

About the course

This Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) prepares graduates from health or other disciplines to become a Registered Nurse in two years. You’ll build professional nursing knowledge and practical skills, including evidence-based clinical reasoning, therapeutic care and care coordination. Learning combines on-campus study with supervised clinical placements across diverse healthcare settings, including regional and remote facilities. This is a Master coursework program in Nursing.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for entry to professional practice as a Registered Nurse, with experience gained through supervised clinical placements in a range of healthcare settings. Career pathways may include hospital and acute care, community and primary health, aged care, regional and remote services, and multidisciplinary team environments. The degree supports a transition into clinical nursing roles through a Master coursework qualification in Nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)